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This is a Murphy bed that was completed in July 2010. I’m a little late on posting projects; we’ve been very busy the last few months and couldn’t devote any attention away from building. This is my Ross version with solid raised panel (false) doors on the front. We added a couple bookcases with matching doors and a desk. The customer designed the desk. They supplied the drawings and I took it from there.
The only thing I really had to work out was the transition from the bed bookcase to the desk. Since the upper cabinets were shallower then the bookcase, I had to come up with a way to make the crown intersection work. I decided to add a solid panel. This fixed the problem and gave crown a nice flair around the ¾” panel
One thing to note is the crown on the bed and desk is one piece and fits like a cap (see example).
Wood type: Red Oak
Color: Minwax Golden Pecan #245
Finish: Pre-Cat lacquer
Building Pictures
Video
Blake Desk Top
Blake Uppers Cut/Rip
Blake Upper Band
Blake Upper 1
wwbeds shop 06/29/10
Blake Bed Cut/Rip
Blake Bed Banding
Murphy bed verticals
Blake Bookcase Prep
Blake Bookcase Build
Blake Crown
Blake Base
wwbeds shop 07/09/10
For more building pictures see my Current Projects link at wwbeds.com or poggyskids.com. See what we are doing live:
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gurnie
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#1 posted 958 days ago
Wow this is really nice. want to make me one? ;D
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#2 posted 958 days ago
I’m ready! The saws are running… Seriously if you do need me to quote anything let me know.
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#3 posted 958 days ago
I like this – what is the finish?
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Stan7224
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#4 posted 958 days ago
This is a great looking Murphy Bed and desk. I’m in the process of building side shelves (mine doesn’t include a desk). My bed cabinet is built and functional and just need to finish the shelves and trim it out. This is my first attempt at building such a piece so I’m paying particular attention to you trim detail. Very nice!!!
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Chris Davis
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#5 posted 958 days ago
Stan, Make sure to post pictures when you are finished.
The finish is a pre-catalyzed lacquer over a Golden Pecan #245 stain.
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#6 posted 958 days ago
Another great job Chris.
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#7 posted 958 days ago
Great looking units Chris as always. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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